How to set up Holidays

How to set up Holidays

The system automatically accommodates national public holidays. Holidays assist with statistical reporting on attendance and prevent absences from being accidentally captured on a public holiday. If a national public holiday falls on a Sunday, the system automatically shifts it to Monday.

My School > System > General > Annual Calendar: Holidays

How do I add a holiday?

  1. Click Load a holiday.

  2. Select the Holiday type: once-off (for one calendar year only), annual or school holiday once-off.

  3. Enter the Date and type the description in both Afrikaans and English.

  4. Select whether Monday is a holiday if the day falls on a Sunday.

  5. Click Add to save.

How do I edit a holiday?

  1. Click on the circle to the left of the relevant holiday and click Edit.

  2. Make the necessary changes and click Save.

How do I remove a holiday?

Click the dustbin icon next to the holiday, or select it with the circle and click Remove. Confirm with Yes.

Frequently asked questions

How do I add an extra school holiday that is not on the national list?

Select holiday type once-off or school holiday once-off to add a day that applies only to your school, such as an annual athletics district meeting.

Last updated: March 2026  |  Version 2.0

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